The morning's exertions appeared to catch up with Graces as Marsa got off to a roaring start. However a fight back followed and the hosts were pegged back to 117 for 7 in their 20 overs - it was looking to be a much highr score at one stage but Graces bowling tightened up. Newton picking up 3 wickets.

27 extras conceded were to prove crucial in the loss.

Graces fell short by 11 runs after looking in control but finally running out of beans - the last 3 wickets falling to a hat trick! Leo was run out at the non strikers end by the bowler deflecting Dean's drive on to the stumps!

Local character Gordon (MCC member / millionaire / 3 times wed!) summed it up nicely by asking how the F*** Graces lost!